Mudunuru - Pentapadu, West Godavari

Mudunuru is a village situated in the Pentapadu mandal of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pentapadu and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Eluru. Mudunuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mudunuru is 588500. The village covers a total geographical area of 788 hectares and falls under the 534196 pincode. Tadepallegudem is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Mudunuru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mudunuru

As per Census 2011, Mudunuru village has a total population of 2,538 people, consisting of 1,265 males and 1,273 females. The village has 781 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,718 literate and 820 illiterate residents. Additionally, 681 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mudunuru are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5381,2651,273
Child Population (0–6 yrs)268136132
Scheduled Castes (SC)681329352
Scheduled Tribes (ST)853
Literate Population1,718887831
Illiterate Population820378442

Nearby Villages of Mudunuru

Mudunuru is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AkuteegapaduWest1.28 km
KasipaduSouth-East2.08 km
Cherukuganuma AgraharamSouth2.73 km
KaspapentapaduWest2.79 km
BodapaduNorth-East3.11 km
ChintapalleEast3.37 km
VakapalleSouth-West3.52 km
VallurupalleNorth-East3.60 km
PentapaduNorth-West3.90 km
PipparaSouth4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mudunuru

Mudunuru is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tadepalligudem, while the nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tadepallegudem to Mudunuru is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Eluru to Mudunuru is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mudunuru

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mudunuru village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mudunuru

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mudunuru village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mudunuru

Where is Mudunuru located?

Mudunuru village is located in Pentapadu Mandal, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mudunuru?

Mudunuru is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mudunuru?

The pincode of Mudunuru is 534196.

What is the population of Mudunuru?

Mudunuru has a total population of 2,538, including 1,265 males and 1,273 females.

How many households are there in Mudunuru?

There are 781 households in Mudunuru.

What is the literacy rate in Mudunuru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mudunuru is 67.69%. Male literacy is 70.12% and female literacy is 65.28%.